Shakib makes majestic return as Bangladesh seal first ODI
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Bangladesh Ace all-rounder Shakib al Hasan has made a strong comeback to international cricket as Tigers beat West Indies by six wickets in the first ODI at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur Wednesday. The country's poster boy showed a powerful display with the ball (4 for 8 runs), while he scored 19 runs.
Captain Tamim Iqbal and right handed opener Liton Das came to wicket to chase a small target of 123. Both openers made a steady start of 47 runs in the opening stand. From a brilliant delivery of Akeal Hosein, Liton (14) made his way to the pavilion. Newly promoted on number three position Najmul Hossain Shanto failed to impress as he departed with a single run. After that Shakib came to company the skipper with the bat.
Tamim’s (44) steady innings came to end when the team was on 83 for 2, he also missed his half century. Shakib failed to finish the game with wicket-keeping batsman Mushfiqur Rahim (14). Akeal got the big fish and put Mahmudullah (6) to the crease to end the game. As a result, the Tigers are ahead 1-0 in the series.
Earlier, Tamim Iqbal decided to field after winning the toss. The bowlers of Bangladesh have respected the decision of the captain by getting early wickets.
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Mustafizur Rahman gave a good start to Bangladesh by hitting the opponent's camp twice. The pacer dismissed Sunil Ambris by trapping him in the leg before. After a while, Joshua Da Silva returned with a great catch by Liton Das. Shakib bowled Andre McCarthy who scored 12 runs. Caribbean captain Jason Mohammed (18) returned by this all-rounder also. His other two victims were Nkrumah Bonner (0) and Alzarri Joseph (4). Mehidy Hasan Miraz got the wicket of
Kyle Mayers (40), who was the only successful batsman for Windies.
Debutant Hasan Mahmud has also impressed with the ball as he took three for 28 runs, While Mustafizur Rahman got two wickets for 20 in his 6 overs.
Shakib named the man of match for his impressive display. The next match will be played in the same vanue on Friday (22 January).
Brief Score:
Bangladesh 125/4 in 33.5 overs (Tamim 44, Shakib 19, Mushfiqur 19*,Akeal Hosein 3/26,) beat West Indies 122/10 (K Mayers 40, Powell 28, Jason 17,Shakib 4/8,Hasan 3/28, Mustafizur 2/20) by 6 wickets
